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King’s College will begin its new graduate education endorsement program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with a Practicum class with classroom sessions on August 10-14.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved the endorsement program in the spring and it is the only such program in northeastern Pennsylvania.  The four course program is designed to provide training to area educators regarding the development and enhancement of STEM programs and practices in elementary and secondary schools.

The Practicum course will consist of classroom sessions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for five days consecutive days starting August 10.  The class will be held in an experiential real-life problem solving engineering laboratory environment that has been developed for the cooperative engineering degree program that King’s developed with the University of Notre Dame.

The course will be a hands-on experience with educators learning how to use current technology to create solutions to engineering tasks.  Integral to this course will be developing the mindset of an engineer, problem-solving, working collaboratively in a group, and effective communication of work done in the laboratory. The classrooms session, which will be followed by on-line instruction and projects is designed to provide students with experiences that can be used as inspiration for creating opportunities for their students to experience STEM and STEM projects in the K-12 classroom.

The class will be taught by Dr. Paul Lamore, the program director of the College’s co-operative engineering program with the University of Notre Dame.  Lamore earned his doctorate in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Alabama Huntsville.  The recipient of a master’s degree in electrical engineering, Lamore supplements his academic experience with a professional background which includes employment with Texas Instruments and Sharplan/Surgilase.

Another of the courses in the endorsement program will be offered beginning in late September and the remaining two courses will be offered during the spring semester.  Tuition for each class is at a reduced rate of $978.  The lower tuition rate is possible through funding from the King’s College Scholarship Incentive Program.

Further information about the STEM endorsement program can be obtained by contacting Dr. Deb Carr, assistant professor of education and director of the Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program, at deborahcarr@kings.edu.  Information about registering for a King’s endorsement program is available by contacting the King’s Graduate Division at (570)208-5991.

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King’s College has again earned a place on an exclusive list of “Best American Colleges” compiled for “Forbes” magazine by The Center for College Affordability and Productivity based on multiple factors related to success after graduation, affordability, student satisfaction, and student and faculty achievement.

King’s placed 500 of 650 institutions in the annual rankings. Less than 15 percent of the nearly 4,400 colleges and universities nationwide are included in “Forbes” eighth annual ranking. King’s is the only Luzerne County college or university included in the list and one of only two institutions (University of Scranton) in northeastern Pennsylvania. Both have been named to the list every year of its existence.

According to the magazine, “This is a new age of return-on-investment education, the very heart of our definitive ranking. Our focus is on just one measurement: outcomes. From low student debt and high graduation rates to student satisfaction and career success, these outstanding institutions are worth it.”

King’s placed 227th in “Grateful Grads,” a new measurement in this year’s rankings.  The index is used to rank list members by the median amount of private donations per student over a 10-year period.

“King’s College has always prided itself on providing its students an education that prepares them well for their personal and professional lives after graduation,” said Father John Ryan, C.S.C., president.  “We believe strongly that the satisfaction expressed by our students and graduates is the result of a personalized education provided by an engaged faculty in a caring community.”

Factors considered for inclusion on the “Forbes” list include post-graduate success, student satisfaction and student debt, academic success, and graduation rate.  The 2015 Forbes/CCAP college ranking is the inaugural year for a 3-year moving average of the schools’ overall scores. This means that the overall rank is computed from 3 scores: the scores found in 2015, 2014, and 2013.

The Center for College Affordability and Productivity, based in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to research on the issues of rising costs and efficiency in higher education.  “Forbes” is a bi-weekly business magazine that has been published since 1917.

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The Athletic Training academic program at King’s College has been granted 10 years continuing accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), the maximum continued accreditation available.

Programs requesting continuing accreditation from CAATE are granted terms between two to 10 years, according to CAATE officials.   The King’s program also received the maximum accreditation term on its initial accreditation in 2001 and its reaccreditation in 2006.  There are 368 CAATE accredited programs in the United States.

The Athletic Training program at King’s was established in 1998 and its first graduating class in 2000 consisted of two students who transferred to King’s at the beginning of the program.  In May, 16 students received a bachelor’s of science degree in Athletic Training at Commencement ceremonies. 

There have been approximately 80-90 students majoring in Athletic Training in any given recent academic year.

Graduates of the King’s program have a 100% pass rate on the Board of Certification (BOC) examination, which is required before candidates can begin practicing as athletic trainers.   Certified athletic trainers are recognized by the American Medical Association as Allied Health Professionals.

Ninety-seven percent of King’s Athletic Training majors pass the exam on the first try, compared to the national average of 78 percent, according to Jeremy Simington, clinical professor in sports medicine and chair of the department.    Members of the Classes of 2001, 2003, 2012, and 2014 all achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their first attempt.

Every graduate of the program has also secured employment in the field, Simington added.  Graduates are employed in numerous settings, including high schools, college and universities, sports medicine clinics, and professional athletics, including one graduate with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Dr. Gregory Bassham, professor of philosophy at King’s College, recently published an edited volume titled “C. S. Lewis's Christian Apologetics: Pro and Con.” The book considers arguments from proponents and critics of Lewis who debate a variety of topics, including desire, reason, morality, the “trilemma” argument for the divinity of Christ, as well as Lewis’s response to the problem of evil. 

His article "Does Philosophy Still Deserve a Special Role in Catholic Higher Education?" was published in the “Journal of Catholic Higher Education.” He also published a book review of Thaddeus Metz's “Meaning in Life” in the journal “Expositions.”

Bassham has penned articles and edited volumes for the critically acclaimed pop culture and philosophy series, and is also the author of “Original Intent and the Constitution,” and several articles and reviews in law journals.

A member of King’s faculty since 1992, Bassham earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. He earned his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame.

Dr. Gregory Bassham

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The McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at King’s College will bring renowned experts to campus for a series of free public lectures during the fall semester.

Economist Dr. David Feldman, Department of Economics, College of William and Mary, will deliver the 2015 Labor Day Lecture at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Burke Auditorium. During the lecture, titled "Turbulent Waters: Challenges Facing America’s Colleges and Universities,” Dr. Feldman will discuss the challenges facing higher education, including the drivers of cost and of tuition, changes in the global and domestic economy, and questions of sustainability. 

King’s College will host a panel discussion on questions of race and social justice at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Burke Auditorium. The panel discussion “After Ferguson: Law and Order, Race, Poverty, and Social Justice” will be an opportunity for the King’s and Wilkes-Barre community to participate in the nationwide discussion about race and race relations that has unfolded since the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and similar violent incidents igniting outrage and protest in New York and Baltimore. 

The panel discussion, which serves as the College’s 2015 Constitution Day event, includes four persons with different areas of expertise and perspectives: Gerard “Jerry” Dessoye, executive director of Campus Safety and Security at King’s and former Chief of Police of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department; Ed Martin, former Chairman of the Missouri Republic Party; Stefanie Salavantis, Luzerne County District Attorney; and Larry Singleton, President of the Wilkes-Barre NAACP.

Father Patrick Ryan, S.J., the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University, will deliver the 2015 Feast of Saint Francis Lecture at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the Burke Auditorium.  In the lecture, titled “Francis, Ignatius, and Francis: Catholic Encounters with Muslims,” Father Ryan will compare and contrast Francis of Assisi with Ignatius Loyola and Pope Francis and their histories with the Muslim faith and the plight of Christianity in the Middle East.

Dr. Heather Reid, professor of philosophy at Morningside College, will explore the ethics of risk in sport through a comparison between Roman gladiators and college football players. The lecture, titled “College Football’s Gladiators,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Burke Auditorium.

The Burke Auditorium is located in the William G. McGowan School of Business on North River Street. Parking will be available in on-campus lots. For more information, please contact Dr. Bernard Prusak, director, McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5689.

Dr. David Feldman

Father Patrick Ryan, S.J.

Dr. Heather Reid

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Members of the Mountaintop Photography Club will present a collection of images during a self-titled exhibition from Monday, Aug. 17, through Friday, Sept. 25, in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College.

Created in 2008, the Mountaintop Photography Club promotes the advancement of its members in the knowledge and practice of photography. The club consists of more than 50 members with a diversity of photographic interests, from film to digitally produced images while covering a variety of subjects, including birding, flowers, and wildlife.

Various members of the club have received numerous awards for their work and they compete and exhibit artwork at the annual club exhibition and local venues.

The artists will discuss their creative works from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, in the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, located between North Franklin and North Main streets.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., as arranged. The Gallery is closed on national holidays and during scheduled breaks throughout the academic year.

For more information, contact Michelle Leonard, Widmann Gallery Coordinator, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5328, or visit the Experiencing the Arts Calendar at www.kings.edu.

“Cell Block 5,” photograph by Sandra Balogh taken at the Eastern State Penitentiary will be one of several images on display representing the works of the Mountaintop Photography Club during a free public exhibition in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College.

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A wide variety of graduate, endorsement, and certificate classes will be offered this fall in either the evening or on weekends through the King’s College education department and the College’s Graduate Division.

A dozen classes that are offered toward a master’s degree in reading, special education, or curriculum and instruction are being offered one evening a week for 15 weeks starting the week of August 31.  An additional six courses toward the three graduate degrees are scheduled to be taught for two Friday-Sunday sessions during various weekends during the fall.

Classes in endorsement programs in autism spectrum disorder, instructional coaching, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) that have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will also be offered this fall.  The instructional coaching courses will be offered one evening a week for 15 weeks and the autism spectrum classes will be offered on Friday-Sunday sessions for two weekends.  One STEM endorsement class will be offered that will meet one day on three separate weekends. Completion of four courses is required to receive an endorsement.

Three courses will be offered during the fall for the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certificate.  The 15-credit (five classes) graduate certificate program is designed for individuals who are working in public schools within the Commonwealth; are seeking Act 48 credits or courses for personal and professional enrichment; or are graduate students seeking elective credits to transfer into their degree programs.  Courses are offered through an accelerated weekend format. Each three-credit course runs for two consecutive Friday-Sunday weekends.

Six Professional Development courses will also be offered this fall. The Professional Development courses are offered to give elementary and secondary school teachers an opportunity for professional development through conveniently scheduled courses that each offer three Act 48 credits.  All Professional Development courses will be taught in a blended format requiring four four-hour classes held two weeks apart with on-line instruction conducted between classes.

Additional information about the programs, including registration procedures and tuition, can be obtained by contacting the King’s College Graduate Division at (570) 208-5991 and at www.kings.edu/academics/graduate_majors.

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The King’s College Theatre Department’s 2015-16 theatre season features productions of award-winning plays for local audiences, including a gripping historical musical, a magical seventeenth-century comedy, a mature, captivating fairytale, and a presentation of one of Shakespeare’s iconic plays.

The season kicks-off with performances of the Tony Award-winning musical, “1776,” music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone. Based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the play dramatizes the efforts of national icons John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to convince members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the British monarchy. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-10 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Passion and regret, love and magic fuel the area premiere of award-winning playwright Tony Kushner’s “The Illusion,” a witty adaption of Corneille’s comedy “L’Illusion Comique.” The fairytale centers on a dying father’s desperate search for his long-lost son. The old man travels in the dead of night to a mysterious cave and engages a wizard, who conjures visions of the romantic, adventurous, and perilous life his son has been living since expelled from home. King’s Theatre will stage performances at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-21 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15.

One of the Bard’s legendary tragedies, “MacBeth” warns of how one’s rush to glory and power can transform into greed, treachery, and personal destruction. After victory on the battlefield, Macbeth witnesses a prophecy from three witches: he will sit on Scotland’s throne. As political ambitions consume Macbeth and send him teetering on the edge of madness, a king is murdered, heirs are dispatched, a crown is seized, as the prophecy plays out to its bitter and bloody end. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24-27 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 27-28. High school matinee performances are available upon request. 

Weaving short fairy tales into a compelling narrative, Mary Zimmerman’s “The Secret in the Wings” transports viewers on a voyage into the murky underbelly of human impulses, through unexpected lands of ogres and princes, and into a charming conclusion in the riveting world of classic fairy tales. Performances for the area premiere of this renowned play are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 14-16 and April 21-23 and 2 p.m. on April 23. 

The season will conclude with a series of student produced An Evening of One-Acts in May. All theatre productions will be performed in the George P. Maffei II Theatre, located in the Administration Building on North River Street. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $7 for senior citizens, and $5 for King’s alumni and non-King’s students. For more information on upcoming performances or to reserve tickets, call the box office at (570) 208-5825 or e-mail boxoff@kings.edu.

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Combining Two Events Creates an Exciting Celebratory Weekend for Monarch Nation

King’s College will welcome back hundreds of alumni and friends for the 2015 Homecoming/Reunion Weekend, Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20. The College will combine these two important alumni events, homecoming and reunion, into a fall weekend scheduled with multiple celebratory activities.

The weekend will include a special reunion and recognition of the Class of 1965, the members of which will celebrate their 50th Anniversary this year and be pinned “Golden Monarchs” in a special ceremony.

The schedule for the weekend follows:

Friday, September 18

12:30 p.m. • Alumni Golf Tournament • Mountain Laurel Golf Club, White Haven. Alumni can kick off the weekend at Mountain Laurel with a great day of golfing, lunch and prizes.

7 - 9 p.m. • Pints with Professors • Regina Court. Alumni will enjoy a relaxed evening on campus catching up with friends and favorite professors. There will be music, hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer. Winners of the golf tournament will be awarded trophies at the event.

Saturday, September 19

11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Homecoming BBQ and Game • Betzler Athletic Complex. The family-friendly homecoming tradition continues! Reconnect with friends, classmates, professors and staff while cheering on the Monarchs as they take on the visiting FDU Devils. The event is sponsored by McCarthy Tire & Automotive Service Centers, First National Bank, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Senunas’ Bar and Grill, Courtyard by Marriott Wilkes-Barre and TravelWorld.

1 p.m. • King’s College Monarchs vs Farleigh Dickinson University Devils Football Game • Betzler Athletic Complex

6:00 - 8 p.m. • Milestone Reunion Gatherings

• Golden Monarchs: In honor of their 50th anniversary, the Class of 1965 will enjoy a special dinner with King's College President, Rev. Jack Ryan, C.S.C.
• Classes of 1975, 1985 and 1995 are planning special receptions

7:30 - 10 p.m. • All Class Reunion Gathering • Regina Court.  Dinner and drinks featuring favorites from Northeastern Pennsylvania. All alumni and friends are invited.

Sunday, September 20

9 a.m. • Physician Assistant Breakfast & Tour • King’s on the Square. Enjoy breakfast at the new King’s on the Square facility with fellow Physician Assistant alumni and staff.

11 a.m. • Alumni Reunion Mass • Chapel of Christ the King. Members of the Class of 1965 will process to receive their Golden Monarch pins in honor of their 50th anniversary as graduates. All Golden Monarchs are invited to serve as honor guards at the Mass.

Noon • Farewell Reception. Following Mass, there will be a light reception to bid farewell to friends and conclude the weekend’s activities.

For more information about homecoming/reunion events and to register please visit: www.kings.edu/homecoming-reunion or call (570) 208-5879.

Contact: Rose Gryskevicz, Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
RoseGryskevicz@kings.edu  (570) 208-5900 x 5698

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Economist Dr. David Feldman from the College of William and Mary, will deliver the 2015 Labor Day Lecture at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Burke Auditorium, located in the William G. McGowan School of Business, at King’s College. 

Titled "Turbulent Waters: Challenges Facing America’s Colleges and Universities,” the lecture will be free and open to the public. The program is sponsored by the McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at King’s.

Dr. Feldman will discuss the significant challenges facing higher education today, including the drivers of cost and of tuition, changes in the global and domestic economy, and questions of sustainability. He will focus on the model of residential higher education and present a case that the bundle retains great value for most students. 

Dr. Feldman recently stepped down as chair of the economics department at William and Mary. He is also a professor of public policy for the College’s Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy. Prior to coming to William and Mary, he taught at Colgate University and Duke University. 

Dr. Feldman’s current research examines theoretical and policy questions in the economics of higher education. Together with Robert B. Archibald, he is the author of the widely-reviewed book “Why Does College Cost So Much?” He has also written numerous articles for professional journals in the fields of economics and higher education on topics such as college graduation rates and accountability, the determinants of state higher education spending, and competing theories about the causes of rising college costs. In addition to his scholarly work, he has also written many articles for major education associations, policy journals, and newspapers. 

In 2012, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Officers gave Dr. Feldman its Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for his work on college cost and financial aid. Dr. Feldman earned his doctorate in economics from Duke University and his A.B. in economics and political science from Kenyon College. 

The William G. McGowan School of Business is located on North River and W. Union streets. Parking will be available in on-campus lots. For more information, please contact Dr. Bernard Prusak, director, McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility, at 208-5900, ext. 5689.  

Dr. David Feldman 

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King’s College will host free screenings of the films “The Official Story,” “A Day Without A Mexican,” “Crash,” and “The Other Side of Immigration” as part of the Fifth Annual Diversity Film Festival at King’s College. Screenings will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16, 23, 30, and Oct. 7, respectively, in the Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business, on North River Street.

The winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 1985, “The Official Story” centers on a high school teacher who sets out to find out the birth mother of her adopted daughter and soon realizes that her daughter could be the child of a victim of the forced disappearances that occurred during Argentina's last military dictatorship. 

The 2004 mockumentary "A Day Without a Mexican" offers a satirical look at the consequences if the United States Mexican population suddenly disappeared. A series of characters show the apparent statistical impact of Mexicans on California’s economy, law enforcement, education systems and the resulting social unrest. The film was awarded a special jury prize at the Gramado Film Festival. 

The recipient of three Academy Awards including Best Picture, “Crash” is an ensemble drama about racial and social tensions in Los Angeles. Starring Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, and Matt Dillon, several characters' stories interweave over two days in L.A., including a detective, gang members, a district attorney and his pampered wife, a locksmith, police officers and a Hollywood director. 

The 2009 documentary “The Other Side of Immigration” explores why many Mexicans have migrated the United States and what’s happened to the families and communities they’ve left behind. Based on over 700 interviews, the film was winner of the American Library Association Notable Video Award. 

The annual Hispanic Film Festival is co-sponsored by The Office of College Diversity and the McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program. For more information, contact Reyna Logsdon, Coordinator, McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program Coordinator, at (570) 208-8021.

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For the sixth consecutive year, King’s College has been recognized as among the best master’s degree granting institutions in the country in a national ranking which recognizes higher learning institutions for service to the community and social mobility of the student body.  King’s placed 114th of almost 700 colleges and universities in the final rankings. 

King’s ranked 9th nationally from among 673 institutions in the master’s degree category for community service participation and hours served.  During the 2012-2013 academic year, King’s students combined for almost 180,000 service hours.

“As King’s prepares to welcome its next class of students later in the week, it is a great comfort to again be recognized on a national level as an educational institution that takes very seriously its commitment to those less fortunate and also for making a positive impact in the lives of our students while they are on campus and after they graduate,” said Father John Ryan, C.S.C, president.

King’s placed sixth among all Pennsylvania institutions of higher education in the master’s category, and was the highest ranked Luzerne County college or university.

King’s and the University of Scranton were the only higher education institutions in northeastern Pennsylvania ranked among the top 200 in the survey.

The rankings appear in the September/October issue of “Washington Monthly” magazine. The rankings were based on three evenly weighted selection criteria; social mobility, service, and research.

The categories, as defined by “Washington Monthly,” are recruiting and graduating low-income students, encouraging students to give something back to their country, and producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs, respectively.

King’s is the only Wyoming Valley institution of higher learning to be named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll each year since it was established in 2006.

King’s has also earned a place for eight consecutive years on an exclusive list of “Best American Colleges” compiled for “Forbes” magazine by The Center for College Affordability and Productivity based on multiple factors related to success after graduation, affordability, student satisfaction, and student and faculty achievement.

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Forty six students recently completed the physician assistant (PA) studies master’s degree program at King’s College and received their degrees at the College’s annual summer commencement ceremonies.

The Class of 2015 is the 39th graduating class of the King’s Physician Assistant Program, the longest established program in Luzerne or Lackawanna County. 

PAs are health care providers who are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine. As a part of their responsibilities, PAs perform physical exams, diagnose illnesses, develop and carry out treatment plans, order and interpret lab tests, assist in surgery, provide patient education and prescribe medications.

Upon graduation, PAs take a national certification examination developed by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA).

PAs are employed in virtually all types of health care settings including private offices, clinics and hospitals. PAs can practice in almost any field of medicine including family practice, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry and orthopedics to name just a few.

King’s PA graduates have achieved placements throughout the country, many of whom are working in medically underserved areas.

Pictured in front row, from left, is Nicole Caccese, Carissa Sarlo, Lea Rivieccio, and Jenni Lisiewski.

Pictured in second row, from left, is Jill O’Malley, Candace Fegley, Danielle Brenizer, Dana Newman, Ashley Sugalski, Megan Amey, Catherine D’Elia, Rachel Kindred, and Katelyn Williams.

Pictured in third row, from left, is Courtney McNulty, Nicole Munley, Michelle Carey, Morgan Smyth, Priyanka Bahl, Kayla Preisler, Teri Lynn Scatena, Kathryn Phillips, Samela Mariano, and John Paolini.

Pictured in fourth row, from left, is Kelly Klaproth, Chelsea Hamershock, Samantha Shelton, Beth Ann Grega, Brittany Slattery, Courtlynn Pulcini, Amanda Horton, Sheila Jones, Shannon Tucker, Erika Baranowski, and Samantha Meilands.

Pictured in top row, from left, is Tyler Guadagnino, Kevin McNavage, Casey Overfield, Devon Woolfolk, Jesse Balls, Kade Sorensen, John Grimes, Kyle Woolfolk, Abigail Brenkach, Michelle Schmid.

Absent from photo was Gianna Cordasco and Hilla Davidi.